#3AA9AD Hex Color
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Reach for this muted cyan when a tech or kids’ brand needs color with a soft edge. The hex code #3aa9ad reads like blue mixed toward gray, which keeps it cool without feeling clinical. It works best as a supporting tone next to warm coral or charcoal, and black text passes AA on it at about 7.5:1.
Questions about #3aa9ad
What is #3aa9ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3aa9ad is rgb(58, 169, 173), in HSL hsl(182, 50%, 45%) and in CMYK 66%, 2%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #3aa9ad?
Warm coral creates a lively complementary contrast, while charcoal and cream keep it grounded. Deep navy works too when you want a cooler, quieter palette.
Is #3aa9ad readable on white or black?
#3aa9ad has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.